OCI Digitalization Competence Centre — Digital Modernization & Adoption Plan (DMAP)
Can you win this grant?
Get your instant eligibility verdict plus a head start on the application. Free, no account needed.
Takes about 20 seconds. We use this program’s real eligibility rules.
Want your full match picture across 650+ programs? Take the 2-minute quiz →
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Provides Ontario-based for-profit SMEs with up to $15,000 to develop a custom Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan with a consultant. Funding covers the plan only, not technology purchases.
Eligibility Requirements
- Ontario-based for-profit SME
- 1–499 employees
- Seeking to understand digital needs and adopt digital technologies to grow the company
- Funding must be used to develop a custom Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan, not to purchase technology
- Cannot apply to both DMAP and RMPG
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $15,000 per applicant
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Deadline
- Rolling / first-come, first-served, while funds last
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Everything you need to win DMAP
Not a marketing summary. The actual checklist, intel, and stack strategy reviewers look for.
- 3 rejection pitfalls reviewers flag — so you catch them first
- 4-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on
How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipApply early under the rolling first-come, first-served model; decide whether you need an adoption plan (DMAP) or hardware/software purchase (RMPG), because you cannot apply to both.
Rejection Pitfalls 3
- Applying to both DMAP and RMPG for the same need (only one is allowed)
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application steps not yet documented.
Required Documents 4
Eligible Expenses 1
Ineligible Expenses 1
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Applying for DMAP? Our Grant Proposal Template ($19) mirrors the section structure Canadian reviewers actually score on. Or get all 4 templates in the Founder Pack ($59 · saves $27) →
Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
Stacking partner data not yet available.
Clawback Risk
Unknown RiskHow DMAP Compares
Side-by-side with similar programs
| Program | Amount | Difficulty | Payment | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCI Digitalization Competence Centre ... | Up to $15,000 per applicant | Moderate | Varies | Rolling / first-come,... |
| Strategic Response Fund (formerly Str... | Minimum $10 million contribution | Hard | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Ongoing — continuous... |
| CanExport SMEs | Up to $50,000 | Moderate | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Applications accepted... |
| Innovative Solutions Canada | up to $150,000 | Hard | Milestone-Based | Challenge-specific — new... |
| Ocean Supercluster | Up to $5 million | Hard | Reimbursement | Call-specific — no open... |
Related Programs
Other programs you might be eligible for
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions founders most often ask about DMAP